mselves as gods in the eyes of Sojourner and other slaves. At this time she looked upon her master as a God; and believed that he could see her at all times, even as God himself. 1 Female African-American's were kept from experiencing any form of higher learning, they were confined to common household chores- duties that were befitting of a maid. The majority were sent to perform field duties. The Narrative clearly shows that Sojourner (a.k.a.) Isabella was subjected to this type of work throughout her adult life ,mean while her life began to take shape despite the continuos curtailing of her emotional growth. This is directly related to her mother's early testimony about the highest spirits and the magnitude of his power in relations to suffering and distressing situations. " My children there is a God, who hears and sees you", A God, mau-mau! where does he live? asked the children. "He lives in the sky," she replied, "and when you are beaten ,or cruelly treated, or fall into any trouble, you must ask help of him, and he will always hear and help you." She taught them to keel and say the Lord's prayer. 2 Underclassing exploited the African American women for the most part Sojourner was rated second class by the wife of her slavemaster, the master was very appreciative of the slave that would work for days upon days without sleep. Unlike any other slave Sojourner would work whole heartedly without any form of hesitation. In terms of views of various work loads, and different job types, a local. Although Sojourner was highly noted as a slave she was always sited as something that was irrespectfull of a human. It was a fine triumph for Sojourner and her master, and she became more ambitious than ever to please him; and he stimulated her ambition by his commendation, and by boasting of her to his friends, telling them that "that wench " (pointing to Isabel) is better to me than a man- for she will do a good family's washing in the night, a...
